Miss Potter

I Loved this movie:)

Every once in a while

I think the mountains are so beautiful when they change to Fall colors. I also love it when they are frosted with snow. Well the other day we got both at once. Plus crisp Fall air. It was awe-inspiring!

Also my friend Alexis came to Salt Lake and stopped by. It was so fun to see her and her family. She is still hilarious as ever and makes me miss living 100 yards from her.

Mountain bike crazy

Jeff had a day off so I decided to surprise him by getting someone to watch the kids so we could go ride the wasatch crest mountain bike trail. It starts off of guardmans pass up Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is completely up hill for the first two miles. And it was no gradual uphill. It was steep and rocky and the worst part was the elevation. At the top it is 9,900 feet. So here I am at the top of "puke hill". I was so tired the only thing that kept me from turning back was the thought of having to ride down that steep rocky trail. Jeff assured me the worst was over although there were a few times I wondered if we were embarking on "puke hill 2". It was really beautiful and the rain from the night before made the trail perfect with no dust. I would definitely not call myself a true mountain biker. I get so freaked out when I see a bunch of huge rocks or the trail narrows. But Jeff did teach me a bunch of tricks to make it more fun. After the first big hill you traverse the ridge for 13 miles then end up at the top of Millcreek canyon. It was a lot of fun riding down the canyon but when we got to the bottom we quickly realized we were going to have to bike home because there wasn't anyone to come pick us up and we were penniless so we couldn't take the bus. So we biked the 12 miles home. It was a lot easier riding than up puke hill, but by the time we made it I couldn't feel my legs. I thought all those walks with the kids through Research Park would have done something to build up some muscle, but I guess not because my legs were... jello. Now that it is over I can say it was a lot of fun. And I love my bike. My Trek 4300 WSD:) I highly recommend it to any woman who finds male mountain bikes uncomfortable.

Hannah's new thing and Owen's old time favorite

This cute little girl found out what is behind those mysterious doors. It is actually a relief to me that she found something that easily entertains her:)

It may look like Owen is doing the dishes but really he is just enjoying something he has been doing for about three years. Playing in the sink.



Here he is at about 18 months.

p.s. We're all feeling better. The last post was mostly dedicated to Hannah's refusal to nap the past few days. Her grumpiness made us all a little on the edge. But thankfully she surrendered and slept all afternoon.

All of us

Are a little grumpy.

The only way to suck a binki. Upside-down hanging half-way out.

Happy Birthday Cowboy!

Well I just had to say Happy Birthday to the greatest brother ever! These brownies Greg made were amazing!!! I honestly think about them all the time. They had mint frosting and they were so good it is unbelievable. But the brownies are nothing compared to how awesome Greg is. I really miss him now that he has turned cowboy and lives in Wyoming.

Happy Birthday Greg!!!

Temple Square

Since we hadn't been down to temple square since we moved here we decided to go down on Monday for FHE. It was super hot, even at 7:00p.m. Here are some cute Hannah shots and what's FHE without a treat?

I'm okay

I didn't realize how depressing I sounded in tha last blog post. So just to set the record straight I am really happy! We've been having soo much fun! And Jeff really likes residency so far! So Jeff don't bring me any anti-depressants home because I'm really okay.

Drained

Well moving drained the life right out of me. I have this friend who I've seen through two moves and she is totally unpacked and her life is in order within 48 hours of pulling up to her new place. I think I'm more on the 48 day track, or maybe even 48 months. Yuck I hate moving. I'm jealous of people who it doesn't seem to phase. So after forever if anyone still cares, which I am sure most people don't, especially now that you have to log in, here is a blog post.

A bunch of the 4th years at a going away party.

At the beginning of May we took a trip to the outerbanks, N.C. It was so much fun! I love the Atlantic Ocean and staying in a beach house with our friends was unbelievable. So here are a bunch of pictures of that trip.

Currituck Lighthouse. We stayed really far North in Corolla.

This is looking toward the sound.

I thought this was a cool picture of how many of the buildings are build on stilts.

We went to the Wright brothers monument where they first flew their plane.

Zanna pumping Owen on the trike.

Cheetos hands!

And if that wasn't dirty enough here is sandy Owen.

It was still a little cold and this morning it was really misty.

Me and Mel. I really think (mom and dad) that we should rent one of those houses in the background and all go out sometime!

The kids were all so good which really made the trip!

Utah

We made it to Utah and have been busy with a few trips. Last week we camped at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park and then went to Caroline's parent's cabin in Island Park. Tomorrow is our big move into the village! We are so excited and will post some pictures soon!

Graduation

After Mom picked us up from the airport we stopped at temple square. Owen is really into making funny faces.

Owen's angel Moroni impression.

The next day we went down to BYU with Owen to pick up my cap and gown and commencement tickets. It was a beautiful day and it was fun to have some time alone with Owen.

Owen was as happy and I am about graduating.

Mom bought us all a jamba juice as we waited for convocation.

Graduation was so awesome. I just felt so overwhelmed to be there because there was a time when I honestly thought I would never graduate. I am so glad for everyone who encouraged me and helped me get there. My parents. Jeff always watching the kids and all my awesome friends out here who also took Owen when I had to finish a paper or take a test. Thanks!!

Everyone who came to convocation

This was at Jon's party. Owen loves lemons.

Lastly this is my favorite picture from the trip. Owen slept in Mom and Dad's closet because we had to pack and it was time to put him to bed. I remember sleeping in here so many times growing up. It is fun to see Owen experiencing the same thing.

Whirlwind

I honestly think I have taken at least 1000 pictures during the past two months. We have had so much going on! First we had Jeff's birthday and some beautiful spring days, and then we went to Utah for my graduation. I am so glad that I got to go it was incredible! Then we came home and had a quick visit from Ben and Tara and then headed off to Outer banks, N.C. for a fourth-year trip we've been planning forever. This was AMAZING!!! It was one of those trips which makes normal life seem unbearable. Well I'll start with some pictures of April. I'll refrain from putting all 1000 up...since I have a whole house to pack up.

Attack of big blue dog. She was lovin' it until I got the camera out and then she just stared at me.

A sunny day at the park. I think this was Jeff's birthday.

Hannah trying out the swing.

I solved the rubik's cube for our ward talent show. It was awesome.

On a Sunday walk.

Owen the bunny found a real bunny.

Easter morning we made bunny pancakes.

Owen still loves to hold Hannah.